Tag: Community and Family Services
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Free Summer Lunches Support Families Facing Food Insecurity
For many children, summer break means freedom and games. However, for families struggling to make ends meet, it can bring additional stress, especially when it comes to affording food each…
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Salvation Army Helps Young Girl Thrive
When Mackenzie, a Grade 7 student, moved from Drumheller, Alta., to Calgary to be closer to her grandmother, everything felt unfamiliar. Starting over in a new city was intimidating; however,…
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Weekly Lunches at The Salvation Army Nourish the Body and Soul
Like many communities in Cape Breton, Glace Bay, N.S., faces challenges with food insecurity. To help address the need, The Salvation Army offers support through its food bank and in…
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Salvation Army Helps Single Dad Thrive as a Parent
Becoming a single father has been a major adjustment for Patrick; however, since day one, he has been up to the challenge with the support of The Salvation Army. Aside…
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Salvation Army Helps Family Through Hard Times and to Build a New Life
Anthony and Thenisa Mason from Drumheller, Alta., are the owners of a family-run hot sauce business called Fermented Fire. Although the business has recently experienced success, the journey to this…
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Respite Program Helps Adults with Special Needs
For some adults with developmental disabilities, life becomes uncertain after finishing grade school. Without structure or daily activities, their days can become sedentary, often leading to feelings of isolation and…
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Finding Dignity and Comfort in a Time of Need
For years, Elizabeth from Fort Frances, Ont., worked for organizations that provided social support in her community. She often partnered with The Salvation Army and never expected to one day…
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The Salvation Army in Bermuda Steps Up to Fight Food Insecurity
Like many countries worldwide, Bermuda continues to deal with food insecurity. Rising inflation has made daily life more expensive, leaving many individuals struggling to put food on the table and…
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Father Turns to The Salvation Army to Help Ease Family into Their New Lives
Enrique Torres and his family immigrated to Canada in the late 2000s. At the time, his children were still young and they were just about to enter elementary school. Enrique…
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Salvation Army in Edmonton Launches Play Café and Toy Library Programs for Children
The Salvation Army’s Edmonton Temple has launched two exciting new programs geared toward parents, caregivers, and their children – The Play Café and Toy Library. The Play Café runs every Thursday…
